Most reviewed Observation Decks & Towers in Virginia

  1. 4.0 Big Walker Lookout (210 reviews)
    - Great view! Don't blow away!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Observation Decks & Towers
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    Big Walker Lookout is the designated overlook of the Big Walker Mountain National Forest Scenic Byway that is on US-52 between exit 52 & exit 47 of I-77 in Virginia between Bland, Va & Wytheville, Va. It is just 12 miles north of I-81 from exit 70. This is one of the few accessable places in the east where you have a 360 degree view of the mountain valleys & farm-scapes of the Appalachian Mountains. Big Walker Lookout features the BW Country Store with 25 artisans & crafters' handmade works. It is a Crooked Road Affiliated Venue that features free, live concerts every Saturady & Sunday from May through October. We also feature artists & crafters demonstrating their talents on the front porch every weekend throughout the spring, summer & fall. We feature homemade ice cream, farm fresh fudge & delicious chocolates. It is a great hiking, biking and trail biking trail-head for beginner & expert adventurers. Big Walker is a historic pass where, during the Civil War, Molly Tynes traveled to Wytheville to warn of the impending Toland's Raid. It is a Virginia Birding and Wildlife view area and a raptor migration path. Come by for a visit. We are open year round 10-5 and later in the summer. See more..
  2. 4.5 Woodstock Tower Observation Site (60 reviews)
    - Here is your chance to get a panoramic of Valley!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
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    This site was listed in several brochures for things to do in and around Woodstock, VA. Honestly, it didn't sound all that interesting on paper, but thankfully our B&B host recommended it for our itinerary. It was a fairly easy drive to get there, but as others have written---keep your wits when navigating the hairpin turns. Nothing too dramatic, but be aware of the road conditions. It's a short walk from the parking area to the tower. It's not a huge tower so climbing the metal structure is doable for most people. On higher traffic days you'll have to be patient as others go up, and come down. Enjoy the great 360 view. This is where you want to try out the panoramic feature on your phone camera. Our favorite overlook is still Storybook Trail not far away, but this one provided some excellent photo ops. See more..
  3. 4.5 The View of DC (55 reviews)
    - Wow what a view
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observation Decks & Towers
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    Soaring nearly 400-feet high, we are the tallest public point inside the beltway. Offering unparalleled 360-degree views of Washington, DC and its surrounding areas, The Observation Deck provides its guests with a unique perspective that includes the HoverDC experience and The View | DC Champagne Bar. You haven’t seen Washington, DC until you’ve seen it like this. See more..
  4. 1.0 Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center (1 review)
    - Closed
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
    Guess it's off season because there was no one there. Kind of trashy and unkempt. Disappointed because I've never been there and was looking for sites to see, but no help here. See more..

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